Trials of a three-digit telephone number for those needing non-emergency medical care in England have been launched in the North East.
NHS County Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trusts are to pilot the free 111 number, to act as an alternative to 999, followed by Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Luton.
The government service will not initially replace NHS Direct, but may do so in the longer term if successful...
BBC News - Non-emergency 111 health number to be piloted
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